Both Shearin's are charged with abuse or neglect that resulted in the death of a vulnerable adult. The two are mother and daughter.

According to Lexington County Sherrif Jay Koon, EMS responded to a home on State Pond Road on December 20. Michael Anton Shearin, 25, was found unresponsive at the scene. He suffered from muscular dystrophy and required around-the-clock care.

LCSD investigated the death after Shearin showed obvious signs of neglect. The investigation determined that neglect led to his death.